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Recording a Deed or Document in Pender County, NC
Pender County (population 60,203) records real-property documents through the Pender County Register of Deeds. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Pender County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pender County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $26 for first 15 pages (deeds/general documents); Deeds of Trust $64 for first 35 pages first / $4.00 per page thereafter add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee; $2/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/15); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 43, Burgaw, NC 28425 (physical: 300 E. Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC 28425)
- Phone
- 910-259-1225
- Checks payable to
- Pender County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet; NC GS 161-14 margin/format standards apply (3-inch top margin first page, 2-inch other margins, legible print, standard paper size) or $25 non-standard fee applies
Can you e-record in Pender County?
Yes. Pender County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Pender County, North Carolina
- Prepare the document so it meets Pender County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, or by mail to Pender County Register of Deeds at P.O. Box 43, Burgaw, NC 28425 (physical: 300 E. Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC 28425).
- Pay the recording fee ($26 for first 15 pages (deeds/general documents); Deeds of Trust $64 for first 35 pages first / $4.00 per page thereafter add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee; $2/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/15); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Pender County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Pender County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pender County?
The Pender County Register of Deeds charges $26 for first 15 pages (deeds/general documents); Deeds of Trust $64 for first 35 pages first / $4.00 per page thereafter add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee; $2/party over 20 parties (effective 10/1/15); excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds), with checks payable to Pender County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pender County?
Yes. Pender County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Pender County?
Mail recordings to Pender County Register of Deeds: P.O. Box 43, Burgaw, NC 28425 (physical: 300 E. Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC 28425) (910-259-1225).
Can Jurably record my document in Pender County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Pender County recorder in person.
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